The Roman newspaper contends that Aquile president Claudio Lotito - in hot water with the club’s fans at present - will be willing to part ways with Lulic for between £12m and £15m.

Lulic is reportedly open to the idea of a new adventure away from the Stadio Olimpico, with fresh quotes suggesting the summer may indeed yield a change of scenery.

“I am a Lazio player and will continue to do my job,” he said.

“I have a contract [until 2017] and at the end of the season we will see [what happens].”

Juventus are known to be shrewdly frugal on the transfer market whilst Milan are set to take a financial hit from failure to qualify for the Champions League in a disappointing campaign.

The premium price put forth by Il Messagero may be closely linked with the idea of Lazio selling to a domestic rival, though interest from the pair and Chelsea’s known financial clout could see the Londoners forced to splash the cash to get their man.

Still, Lulic would likely present a cheaper investment than others who have been tied to Stamford Bridge, with the Blues in a position to see off Juventus and Milan in the race from an economic standpoint.

The situation is one to keep an eye on - especially as Lulic will take to the pitch for Bosnia in the World Cup this summer and could gain repute with a solid showing on the game’s greatest stage.

Ian Capasso

Ian is a freelance football journalist based in Boston, USA who fell in love with the game upon first watching Francesco Totti work his magic on the ball. After earning a degree in Politics and History from Brandeis University, he turned his attention towards the world of football journalism and is now a regular contributor to Goal.com, Squawka, Rant Sports, and Soccer Newsday in addition to his work with HITC Sport.